Outside the U.S.

You may obtain another status by traveling abroad and scheduling an appointment at
a U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for the appropriate visa for the status you wish
to have granted upon re-entry to the US. You will need to have the appropriate documentation
for the visa you wish to apply for.

LSU International Services recommends that you apply for a visa in your home country,
though some embassies and consulates can process third country national requests.
If you intend to apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate outside of your home
country, contact that specific embassy or consulate to make sure they process third-country
nationals and the required documentation.